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Hanford Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,139 students in Hanford Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Hanford Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,139 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hanford Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #1077 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1097 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
73%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
17%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,511 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,063
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,511
$18,396
Best Hanford Joint Union High School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Pacific High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1259 North 13th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Grades: 9-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #22.
Hanford Online Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Hanford High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 East Grangeville Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,494 students
Rank: #44.
Hanford West High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 West Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #55.
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 North Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanford Joint Union High School District?
Hanford Joint Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,139 students.
What is the rank of Hanford Joint Union High School District?
Hanford Joint Union High School District is ranked #1077 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanford Joint Union High School District?
73% of Hanford Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanford Joint Union High School District?
Hanford Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hanford Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,511 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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